The North-West University (NWU) is a public research university located on three campuses in Potchefstroom, Mahikeng and Vanderbijlpark in South Africa. The university came into existence through the merger in 2004 of the Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, a large, historical university dating back to 1869, which also had a branch in Vanderbijlpark, and the University of North-West (formerly the University of Bophuthatswana). With its merged status, the North-West University became one of the largest universities in South Africa with the third largest student population (full-time and distance education) in the country. NWU ranks among top universities locally, in Africa and globally.
Campuses
Mahikeng Campus
Potchefstroom Campus (Main campus)
Vanderbijlpark Campus
Student Profile
Alumni
Dirk Hermann, trade unionist
Gerhard Mostert, rugby player
Warren Whiteley, rugby player
Katlego Maboe, television presenter
Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, Miss Universe 2017
Arrie Rautenbach, Group CEO of Absa Group Limited since March 2022.
Mamokgethi Phakeng, former vice-chancellor of the University of Cape Town
Rankings
Faculties
The university is home to 8 faculties including:
Economic and Management Sciences
Accounting Sciences
Business and Governance (Business School)
Economic Sciences
Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management